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RBPIT40 insightsLatest Jul 28, 2026
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PositiveUsageJul 28, 2026Ian Hartitz
PositiveInjuryJul 27, 2026Kyle
PositiveBustJul 25, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
Authors' bust pick (RB27 ADP); was RB17 last year and underrated; Pittsburgh signed Rico Dowdle in free agency with beat reporters saying Dowdle has inside track to lead role; Mike McCarthy history of riding one back (~67% touches to main guy). Community pushback: Warren is better real-football RB than Dowdle (pass protection, running between numbers, ball security); questions whether McCarthy sticks with worse player out of stubbornness. Backfield ambiguity remains.
PositiveValueJul 22, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
2024: 211 carries, 958 yards, 40 receptions, 333 yards, 8 TD; split reps with Gainwell all year. ADP 76.2. PPR-favored due to receiving upside (40 receptions, 333 yards) and Rodgers' dump-off tendency; non-PPR leans Dowdle. Rodgers reportedly loves Warren and uses him as checkdown target. RB16–17 in PPR last year. Expected 50/50 split with Dowdle; flex-only ceiling unless injury. Some note he was 'consistently good' late season when given touches; others burned by inconsistency. Pittman addition may reduce dump-off volume.
PositiveValueJul 17, 2026Kyle
NegativeBustJul 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Warren is an avoid at ADP 70.5 (RB27) despite years of fantasy player requests for him to be featured. Last season, he split the backfield with Kenneth Gainwell, averaging 13.2 rushing attempts but only 2.5 receptions on 2.8 targets per game versus Gainwell's 6.7 attempts, 4.3 receptions, and 5.0 targets. Gainwell was more productive per touch (5.5 yards and 1.2 PPR points vs. Warren's 5.1 yards and 0.9 PPR points). After Gainwell signed with Tampa Bay, the Steelers signed Rico Dowdle to a meaningful contract, reuniting him with former head coach Mike McCarthy. While Warren may assume Gainwell's passing role (potentially 85 targets), he faces significantly more receiving competition with the additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard. Despite Aaron Rodgers' tendency to target running backs, Warren won't see enough volume to warrant his sixth-round ADP. The source prefers drafting Dowdle two rounds later.